Financial Systems Specialist

DUT~ has approximately 33 000 students, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) is the first choice for higher education in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). It is located in the beautiful cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg (PMB). As a University of Technology, it prioritises the quality of teaching and learning by ensuring its academic staff possess the highest possible qualification that they can get. The Durban University of Technology is a result of the merger in April 2002 of two prestigious technikons, ML Sultan and Technikon Natal. It was named the Durban Institute of Technology and later became the Durban University of Technology in line with the rest of the universities of technology. DUT, a member of the International Association of Universities, is a multi-campus university of technology at the forefront of higher education, technological training, research, and innovation. In alignment with DUTs strategy ENVISION 2030, the University would like to see its people (staff, students etc) become entrepreneurial and innovative. In 2020, DUT was ranked amongst the Top 500 Universities globally, and 10th for citations globally and 5th Nationally. DUT has six Faculties, Accounting and Informatics, Applied Sciences, Management Sciences, Engineering and the Built Environment, Health Sciences and Arts& Design. Finance Readvertisement Post: Financial Systems Specialist Minimum Requirements: To provide support to clients and training to business process owners by empowering users while continually reviewing and improving business processes through the implementation of changes to the designated application environment. To maintain the integrity of the ERP system from a functional business perspective. NQF level 7 in Finance or Commerce Plus ERP system certification OR Postgraduate certificate in project management, database design, database implementation, ERP specific administration OR A bachelors degree in Information Systems or IT related degree with post graduate certificates in financial management and project management. A proven background in accounting/financial process. Advanced grasp of relational databases and operating systems. Outstanding Excel (VBA) skills. SAP Certification. 5 to 8 years in financial environment with supervisory experience. This should include a minimum of 3 years experience on ERP Financial Module (FI) Summary of Duties: Financial Systems Planning. Application Support, maintenance and changes to business solutions and processes. Provide shared compliance assistance to the Compliance Unit. Month End Process. Special requirements: Extended working hours. Contact Person: Miss LV Makhanya Status of Position: Permanent Salary: Market Related To Apply: Please complete application form Click on link: https://www.dut.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Application_for_Employment-R3.docx OR from DUT careers portal and send together with detailed CV, copies of ID, qualifications, and a covering letter. Kindly note: Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered. While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given to suitable candidates in terms of the Universitys equity policy The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment.

Location: eThekwini, ZA

Posted Date: 5/5/2025